Trauma
Injuries & trauma clinical trials
Wounds, fractures, and recovery from physical injury. We’re tracking 3,219 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,751
- Phase 2121
- Phase 4117
- Phase 187
- Phase 384
- Phase 1/Phase 237
- Phase 2/Phase 322
Top conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries153
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Spinal Cord Injury100
- Trauma60
- Stroke56
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries44
- Amputation43
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury41
- Hip Fractures40
- Rotator Cuff Tears40
- Radiotherapy Side Effect36
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)35
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome34
- Burns31
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture30
- Breast Cancer29
- Cardiotoxicity29
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)25
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development37
- Cairo University36
- Riphah International University32
- Kessler Foundation21
- University of Miami21
- Johns Hopkins University20
- Sohag University19
- Mayo Clinic18
- Peking University Third Hospital18
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center18
Where studies are running
- California167
- Texas101
- New York85
- Florida80
- Illinois57
- Massachusetts57
- Pennsylvania52
- Ohio51
- Minnesota46
- Maryland42
Recruiting studies3,219 total
- NCT02976480Recruiting
Irrigation vs no irrigation for simple cuts
This trial studies whether rinsing a simple cut (laceration) is better than not rinsing it after the cut is treated in the emergency room. It may help find the safest, simplest way to clean wounds and prevent infection.
Chicoutimi, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT02991248Recruiting
Balance training for people with spinal cord injury
This study looks at a treatment to improve how well you can balance and stay steady while moving if you have a spinal cord injury. It may help with side-to-side (lateral) balance and walking control.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT03023696Recruiting
Prevent C5 nerve trouble after neck surgery
This trial studies whether a preventive surgical step (foraminotomy) can lower the risk of C5 palsy, a type of arm/shoulder weakness, after certain neck surgeries. It focuses on adults with cervical myelopathy undergoing specific C4–C5 posterior decompression procedures.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03042988Recruiting
Heat stress test in people with low nerve control and high blood pressure
This study checks how your body’s blood pressure and stress responses change after being exposed to heat overnight. It’s meant for people with autonomic failure (like certain Parkinson-related or nerve-function conditions) who also have high blood pressure while lying down, which may help researchers understand safer ways to manage it.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–80 - NCT03053791Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to improve walking after incomplete spinal injury
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can improve walking in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury. It also requires that you meet specific injury and walking ability requirements and be able to attend study visits and training.
ZurichAges 18–75 - NCT03096197Recruiting
Exoskeleton and spinal stimulation for long-term spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether an external walking-assist device (an exoskeleton) plus targeted spinal cord stimulation can help people with long-term spinal cord injury. It may be designed for wheelchair users who meet specific nerve function and bone health requirements.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT03097081Recruiting
Back brace versus no brace after back fracture surgery
This trial compares wearing a back brace (“orthosis”) versus not wearing one after surgery for a traumatic back fracture. It looks at whether the brace improves recovery and reduces problems after the operation.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18–65 - NCT03116490Recruiting
Compares anesthesia types for recovery after hip fracture surgery
This study looks at whether using regional anesthesia or general anesthesia affects outcomes after hip fracture surgery in older adults. It may help doctors choose the safest anesthesia option for recovery and prognosis.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT03145077Recruiting
MRI test to diagnose jaw bone damage after head and neck radiation
This study uses special MRI scans with contrast to better detect osteoradionecrosis (jaw bone injury) after radiation for head and neck cancer. If you qualify, the scans may help your team diagnose problems earlier and choose the right next treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03150511RecruitingPhase 2
Tesamorelin after wrist ulnar nerve injury to improve function
This trial tests whether tesamorelin can improve arm/hand function after an ulnar nerve cut at the wrist that was repaired right away. It’s meant for people whose nerve injury has been surgically repaired and who can safely follow the study plan.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03170440Recruiting
Non-invasive nerve stimulation for PTSD and sleep
This study tests a non-invasive way to stimulate nerves without surgery in people with PTSD, especially looking at sleep and related symptoms. It may help by improving how your nervous system and sleep patterns work over time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–55 - NCT03172715Recruiting
Compare knee implant vs surgery for certain tibia fractures
This study compares two ways of treating a specific type of broken upper part of the shinbone near the knee: surgery with plates/screws versus a knee joint replacement. It may help find which option works better for restoring knee function after these fractures.
JyväskyläAges 65 years+ - NCT03175718Recruiting
Pre-surgery radiation to reduce complications after leg sarcoma surgery
This study looks at whether giving radiation before surgery can lower wound healing problems and improve outcomes after operating on a leg soft-tissue sarcoma. It focuses on patients whose surgeons can close the wound directly after surgery and who can return for follow-up visits.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03181048Recruiting
Testing hip surgery plan during periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia
This trial looks at whether doing hip arthroscopy at the same time as periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is safe and helpful for people with hip dysplasia. It may matter for improving hip joint outcomes while your surgeon corrects bone alignment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 15–55 - NCT03198702RecruitingPhase 3
Early botulinum shots to prevent shoulder shape problems
This trial tests whether early injections of botulinum toxin into a baby’s arm muscles can prevent the shoulder from changing shape in infants with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). It also checks that the injections are safe and effective over time.
BrestAges 10 months–11 months - NCT03225586Recruiting
Study of health differences in urban and rural communities
This study enrolls consenting adults to understand how health differs between people living in cities versus rural areas. Your participation may help researchers learn what factors influence health over time.
Rosario, Santa Fe ProvinceAges 35–70 - NCT03238378Recruiting
Radiation boost plus warming for recurrent head and neck tumors
This trial tests a “salvage” treatment that combines targeted radiation (brachytherapy) with controlled body warming (hyperthermia) for head and neck cancer that has come back. It may help by better shrinking tumors while fitting the treatment to the tumor’s exact location.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT03233646Recruiting
Retina scans in memory and nerve disorders
This study uses pictures of the back of your eye (retinal imaging) to look for differences in people with neurodegenerative diseases and compares them with people without these conditions. It may help researchers understand eye changes that could connect to brain or nerve health.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03249519Recruiting
Radiation plus heat for advanced cervical cancer
This trial studies whether adding controlled heat (“hyperthermia”) to radiation therapy (or radiation with chemotherapy) can improve outcomes in advanced cervical cancer. It focuses on people who can safely receive intensive pelvic radiation and heat treatment.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT03364660Recruiting
Epidural stimulation to improve standing and walking after spinal injury
This study tests a nerve-stimulation treatment placed near the spinal cord to help people with long-term, non-worsening spinal cord injuries. It aims to see if stimulation can improve key functions like movement, bladder control, and breathing/standing safety.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT03378557Recruiting
Hip or knee fracture after surgery registry study
This study enrolls adults who break a bone around a hip or knee replacement soon after surgery. It creates a registry (a real-world database) to better understand these fractures and improve care over time.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT03399929Recruiting
Tracking long-term recovery after brain injury or stroke
This study looks at how people do over the long term after a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (brain injury from an accident). It may help researchers understand recovery and improve future support and care.
Encino, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03400345Recruiting
Follow-up for transplanted arm patients
This study follows people who received a transplanted arm (or both arms) to learn from their ongoing care. You may be asked for small tissue samples (biopsies) and to continue an immunotherapy plan to help protect the transplant.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT03418961RecruitingPhase 3
Study of heart-risk management for metastatic HER2 breast cancer
This trial follows people with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who are at higher risk for heart damage while on HER2-targeted therapy. Some participants are randomly assigned to different monitoring/heart-protection approaches to see what best helps keep the heart safe.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many injuries & trauma clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,219 recruiting trauma studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 5,138 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Injuries & trauma” cover here?
- Wounds, fractures, and recovery from physical injury. We group each study into injuries & trauma based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a injuries & trauma trial near me?
- Use the search to filter injuries & trauma studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.